Overview
- A fire broke out in the upper floors of Koder House and spread through parts of the three‑storey building before fire crews brought the blaze under control.
- Fire and Rescue Services from Mattancherry and nearby stations responded and officials reported no casualties in initial accounts.
- Police and local officials said a short circuit is the suspected cause, though a formal inquiry into the origin of the fire has not been completed.
- Reports conflict on the scale of damage with some outlets saying the building was gutted while authorities have not yet released a full, official assessment.
- Koder House dates to the 19th/early 20th century and its damage raises wider concerns for Fort Kochi’s heritage conservation and the local tourism economy as officials begin damage evaluation and investigations.